Sisi Offers Christmas Greetings to Pope Tawadros II

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi sent a congratulatory message to His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, on the occasion of the celebration of Christmas. The message reads as follows:

"Your Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark,

It is my great pleasure to extend to Your Holiness, and to my brothers and children, the Copts of Egypt, my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the celebration of Christmas. May God Almighty bring it back upon you with all goodness and blessings."

"I take this blessed occasion to commend the deep-rooted national unity that binds the people of this beloved country throughout history. All Egyptians, aspiring for a bright future and a better tomorrow for the coming generations, recognize that the strength of Egyptian society and the solidarity among its people have always been and will remain the protective shield and stronghold for this great nation, safeguarding its achievements and resources.

I pray to Almighty God to protect Egypt and its people, to bestow upon it the blessing of fraternity and unity among all its citizens, and to guide us all to what is best for this noble and proud nation."